# Barnies Day Nursery

Barnies Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Bell 5, The Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY, in Marden & Yalding, Kent. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnies-day-nursery-127004  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bell 5, The Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01622 872788
- Website: https://www.barniesdaynurseries.com/
- Ofsted URN: 127004

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127004

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 1999 (Reference 127004). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127004)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127004)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127004)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/291525)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bell 5, The Hop Farm Country Park, Beltring, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.197430,0.395187

- Station: Beltring, 0.6 miles
- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quest School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Leigh Academy Paddock Wood | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |
| East Peckham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bumble Bees Private Day Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-private-day-nursery-school-2807482) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Be. Independent Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/be-independent-nursery-2878007) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Discoveries Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discoveries-montessori-nursery-school-ey561594) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2831937) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Scalliwags Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scalliwags-pre-school-2686577) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Capel Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/capel-pre-school-127081) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barnies Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barnies Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barnies Day Nursery take?

Barnies Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Barnies Day Nursery?

Beltring is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Barnies Day Nursery?

You can call 01622 872788 and visit www.barniesdaynurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127004)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.